Fish Free Lemon & Olive Oil Broccoli Mash
This vibrant green mash is the kind of side dish that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their plate. Steamed broccoli gets transformed into something genuinely craveable when it's combined with garlic-infused olive oil, bright lemon zest, and a whisper of turmeric that adds warmth and a gorgeous golden hue. The technique is simple but smart — blooming the garlic gently in olive oil before it ever touches the broccoli means every bite carries that mellow, fragrant depth without any harsh raw bite. You can keep it rustic and chunky or mash it down to a silky purée depending on your mood, which makes it endlessly adaptable as a base, a spread, or a standalone side. Everything here is straightforwardly plant-based and built from whole ingredients, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden seafood-derived additives that sometimes sneak into store-bought dips and purées. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley pull it all together into something that looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs broccoli (about 2 medium heads), cut into florets, stems peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli florets and chopped stems, cover, and steam until completely tender and a fork slides through the thickest stem piece with no resistance, 10–12 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander and let sit for 1 minute to allow excess steam to escape.
- 2
While the broccoli steams, warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
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